2­2 extension day 2 graphing piecewise functions
September 16, 2008
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2­2 Extension day 2
Graphing Piecewise Functions
Write the rule for the piecewise functions
1. 2.
Objective: To graph piecewise functions
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Graphing a piecewise function
Graph the piecewise function
To graph a piecewise function:
{
1. Graph each piece individually
3
x < 2
2x ­ 4
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x > 2
f(x) = 2. Erase around the domain
3. Mark each end point with an arrow, or a closed or open circle
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Graph the piecewise function
{
f(x) = Homework
­1
­6 < x < ­1
½x + 3
­1 ≤ x < 2
x
2 ≤ x
Graphing piecewise
functions worksheet
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